Draft Law Seeks Mandatory DNA Collection

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A proposal to establish a national DNA database has been submitted, with Commissioner Nelius Becker telling NewsOnOne’s Selma Taapopi that the law would require DNA samples from individuals arrested in cases involving potential biological evidence. The move is aimed at strengthening forensic investigations and crime-solving capacity.

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